The American Redstart is an energetic warbler that constantly fans its tail and droops its wings, flashing vivid orange (male) or yellow (female) patches to startle insects into flight. It is nicknamed the 'candelita' (little torch) in Latin America for its glowing tail patches. It is one of the most frequently banded warblers at migration stations across North America.
Best time to see a American Redstart
The best time to see a American Redstart is March–June, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 30,208 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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